India's top court criticizes WhatsApp and Meta over privacy policy, demanding halt to data sharing for ads.

U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks advance with prisoner swap, next round planned in U.S.

Rafah crossing reopened in Feb 2026 under ceasefire, but strict limits and harsh treatment hindered aid and medical evacuations.

The Fifth Circuit allows ICE to detain immigration applicants without bond, expanding mandatory detention in three states.

UK probes elite links to Epstein after release of files, prompting calls for transparency.

U.S. deploys small military team to Nigeria to aid counterterrorism efforts against Boko Haram and ISWAP, marking first public confirmation since December airstrikes.

Cuba's crisis deepens due to U.S. sanctions, lost oil, and shortages, fueling emigration and hardship.

The U.S.-led Board of Peace holds its first meeting on Feb. 19, 2026, to coordinate Gaza’s rebuilding and promote global peace.

Ukraine gets $40M World Bank aid for energy, EU sanctions, and talks set for Feb. 4–5.

A legal complaint against Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is delayed, with her attorney alleging obstruction, which her office denies.